East Shore: Kayak
Staten Island. Learn to kayak with paddle pros, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Group paddles start at the
northern-most end of Capodanno
Boulevard, near Ocean Avenue. High winds or lightning
cancels. Free. SOUTH BEACH - ZONE 1, Father Capodanno
Boulevard,
South Beach.
E-mail kayakstatenisland@gmail.com.

Sunday

Childbirth class meets every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and is led
by trained doulas (labor assistants) in various locations. Sessions alternate
weekly between"Fearless Childbirth!"which de-mystifies the birth process, and
an "Expectant Mamas Social Club." Call or e-mail for locations. BIRTH RIGHT
NOW, P.O. Box
10150. Phone: 347-500-6038 or BirthRightNow@gmail.com.

Monday

Alcoholics
Anonymous. AA meetings are
held seven days a week at various times and locations throughout the borough.
Go online at statenislandaa.org or call 212-647-1680 for information. ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS STATEN ISLAND, P.O. Box 140591.

Willowbrook:
Research study of girls playing Wii Fit. The College of Staten Island's Physical Therapy doctoral program is
conducting an ongoing research study measuring the energy expenditure of girls
ages 8 to 13 while performing activities on the Wii Fit. The department needs
girls to participate in a one-time testing session commitment which lasts about
one hour. Testing will continue throughout the summer. If interested, call
718-982-3153 and ask for Dr. Maureen Becker. COLLEGE OF STATEN
ISLAND, 2800 Victory Blvd.

New Springville:
Blood drive. Donors must be
healthy, at least 16 years old (with a parent's written consent) and must weigh
a minimum of 110 pounds. Donors should eat prior to donation and bring photo
ID. Hours: Mondays, 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and
Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER, 2791 Richmond Ave.
Call 800-933-2566.

South Shore: Overeaters Anonymous. Meetings are held seven days a week at various times
and locations throughout the borough. Go online at sioa.org or call
718-605-1393 for information. SI OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS INTERGROUP, P.O.
Box 120-216, Eltingville.

East Shore: CPR
Training Course sponsored by the
Staten Island Heart Society, 7 p.m. A variety of specialty courses for medical
professionals as well as group classes are available. Additional courses are
offered one to two Saturdays a month. Call 718-351-3115 for prices. STATEN ISLAND HEART SOCIETY, 3055 Richmond Rd., Richmond.

South Shore: Aphasia & Apraxia Social Club is a group for people living with these and similar
language difficulties. For more information, call Pamela Cherian at
718-226-2959. Group meets on the second Thursday of every month, 6 to 7 p.m in
the board room on the mall level of the hospital. STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL SOUTH, meeting room in lobby, 375 Seguine Ave., Prince's Bay.

South Shore: Pills Anonymous is a weekly support group that follows the 12-step traditions; every
Tuesday at 6 p.m. OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA, 5371 Amboy Rd., Huguenot. Call 718-
984-0593.

Aug. 17

East Shore: Look Good Feel Better is a free program that helps women undergoing
chemotherapy and radiation treatments cope with appearance-related side
effects, 11 a.m. This program includes a film, lecture and a free makeover by
cosmetology professionals. Open to female cancer patients ages 16 and older. AMERICAN
CANCER SOCIETY STATEN ISLAND REGION, 173 Old Town Rd., Grasmere.
Call 718-987-8872.